Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Law Courses from 1st year to final year. Course Content and Structure to guide Abu Zaria Students, Aspirants, Jamb Candidates and the General Public.
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Abu Zaria 100 Level Law Courses
First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units |
| LWPU101 | Legal Methods | 2 |
| GENS101 | Nationalism | 1 |
| GENS103 | English & Comm. Skills | 2 |
| HIST103 | Foundation of Nig. History | 3 |
| SCLG103 | Nigerian Social Structure | 3 |
| ENGL103 | English Literature | 3 |
OPTIONAL COURSES
PLSC 101 Foundation of Political3 Credit Units (Elective)
Science OR
ECONS 101Principles of Economics3 Credit Units (Elective)
Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Unit |
| LWPU102 | Legal Methods | 2 |
| GENS102 | Environmental Health | 1 |
| GENS108 | History of Scientific Ideas | 1 |
| GENS104 | History and Philosophy of Science | 1 |
| SCLG104 | Nigerian Social Structure | 3 |
| ENGL104 | English Literature | 3 |
| SCLG106 | Nigerian People and Culture | 2 |
| HIST104 | Foundation of Nigeria History | 3 |
OPTIONAL COURSES
PLSC 102 African Political System ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
ECONS 102 Principles of Economics)3 Credit Units (Elective).
Abu Zaria 200 Level Law Courses
First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Unit | Status |
| LWPU201 | Constitutional Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR201 | Law of Contract | 3 | Core |
| LWPU203 | Nigerian Legal System | 3 | Core |
| COSC201 | Programming in Basic | 3 | Core |
| GENS201 | Moral Philosophy | 1 | Core |
(DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES OFFER THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COURSES TO THE ABOVE)
GENS 101, 102, 103 & 1045, LWPU 101 2
Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits Units | Status |
| LWPU202 | Constitutional Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR204 | Law of Contract | 3 | Core |
| LWPU204 | Nigerian Legal System | 3 | Core |
| GENS202 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
PADM 202 Theory of Administration. 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
PADM 204 Local Government. 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Direct Entry Candidates Offer the Following Additional Courses to The Above
LWPU 102 Legal Methods 2Credit Units (Core)
Abu Zaria 300 Level Law Courses
First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPU301 | Criminal Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR301 | Law of Tort | 3 | Core |
| LWCM301 | Commercial Law | 3 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
BUAD 301 Elements of Business 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
SCLG 3O1 Philosophy & Logic 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPU302 | Criminal Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR302 | Law of Tort | 3 | Core |
| LWCM302 | Commercial Law | 3 | Core |
| COSC302 | Application of Computer to Legal Studies | 3 | Core |
| GENS302 | Business Creation and Growth | 2 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
BUAD 302Elements of Business 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
SCLG302Philosophy & Logic 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Abu Zaria 400 Level Law Courses
First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPR401 | Land Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR403 | Equity and Trust | 3 | Core |
| LWPU403 | Law of Evidence | 3 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
Group I
LWPR 409 Legal Drafting and Conveyancing) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPR 405 Copy right Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group 2
LWCM401 Banking/Insurance Law) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPR407 Family Law) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OPTIONAL COURSES
SCLG401 Psychology) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU401 Criminology/ Penology) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPR402 | Land Law | 3 | Core |
| LWPR404 | Equity and Trust | 3 | Core |
| LWPU404 | Law of Evidence | 3 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
Group I
LWPR 410 Legal Drafting and Convenyancing ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPR 406 Copy Right Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group 2
LWPR 408 Family Law. 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWCM 402 Banking/Insurance Law) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OPTIONAL COURSES
LWPU 402 – Criminology/Penology) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
SCLG 402 – Psychology ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Ahmadu Bello University 500 Level Law Courses
First Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPU 501 | Jurisprudence & Legal Theory | 3 | Core |
| LWCM 501 | Company Law | 3 | Core |
| LAWS 501 | Research Methodology | 2 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
Group I
LWPU 503 Administrative Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
LWPU 505 Labour Law )
OR
LWCM 503 Law of Taxation) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group 2
LWPR 507 Conflicts of Laws ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 509 Public International Law ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 511 Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group 3
LWCM 505 Capital Market Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWCM 515 Environmental Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 507 Oil and Gas Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Second Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Units | Status |
| LWPU502 | Jurisprudence & Legal Theory | 3 | Core |
| LWCM502 | Company Law | 3 | Core |
| LAWS502 | Long Essay | 4 | Core |
OPTIONAL COURSES
Group I
LWPU 504 Administrative Law3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 506 Labour Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWCM 504 Law of Taxation)3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group II
LWPR 508 Conflicts of Laws 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 510 Public International Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU512 Civil Procedure ) 3 Credit Units (Elective)
Group III
LWCM 506 Capital Market Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWPU 516 Environmental Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
OR
LWCM 508 Oil and Gas Law 3 Credit Units (Elective)
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